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Experts say these US cities are at the lowest risk of climate disasters

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Experts say these US cities are at the lowest risk of climate disasters

There are countless factors to consider when purchasing a home, but one element trumps both square footage and amenities: durability. With climate disasters and weather events increasing dramatically in recent years, potential homebuyers are focused on finding a home that can withstand the challenges of the next decade or longer. And while coastal cities tend to be at the highest risk for climate-related damage, you don't have to be inland or on a mountaintop to have the safe home of your dreams.

Zillow real estate experts recently decided to add climate change information and climate risk data to all real estate listings on the site. Climate change is a very broad category. Therefore, rather than providing a blanket statement or risk assessment, the data is broken down into five categories of climate-related factors that pose significant risks to U.S. communities: air quality, floods, fires, extreme wind, and extreme heat. Read on for the 5 cities at the lowest risk of climate disaster.

Detroit, Mich

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8.9% of all new registrations in August were at risk of flooding.

Located in northern Michigan, south of the Canadian border, Detroit is known for its automotive industry and thriving music scene. Here only 8.9 percent of all newly listed houses were at risk of flooding. The Detroit River flows into Lake St. Clair, a beautiful setting for a family vacation or a long weekend on the waterfront.

Cleveland, Ohio

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5.0% of all new registrations in August were at risk of flooding.

Cleveland, Ohio is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Most of the city is between 600 and 800 feet above sea level and temperatures in lakes are less unpredictable than in the ocean, meaning only five percent of listings have a flood warning. Cleveland is a great city for sports and music fans alike, as it is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Browns, as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Indianapolis, Indiana

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7.3% of all new registrations in August were at risk of flooding.

Indianapolis, better known as Indy, is the capital and most populous metropolitan area in Indiana. Here only seven percent of homes are at risk of flooding, and these homes are typically located on the riverbank.

Kansas City, Kansas

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2.1% of all new registrations in August were at risk of fire and 6.5% were at risk of flooding 0.8% were at extreme heat risk.

Although Kansas City is located between Missouri and Kansas, Zillow's research has shown that Kansas City is one of the cities least affected by climate disasters. Here only two percent of the newly advertised houses were at risk of fire, 6.5 percent were at risk of flooding and less than one percent of the newly advertised houses were at risk of extreme heat. KC is an up-and-coming city and a welcoming metropolitan area for new college grads and families – you'll even see Taylor Swift every now and then.

Columbus, Ohio

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0.2% of all new registrations in August were at risk of fire and 5.0% were at risk of flooding.

Columbus, the state capital of Ohio, is located on the Scioto River. Here, less than one percent of the newly listed houses had an increased risk of fire and only five percent had a risk of flooding. Columbus has a rich arts scene and is home to a number of nationally recognized museums such as the Columbus Museum of Art and the Center of Science and Industry.

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